Data Engineer market brief · Seattle, WA
Senior Data Engineer Jobs in Seattle, WA
14 senior data engineer openings are live in the Seattle, WA area from 8 employers, led by ADCI - Karnataka, Apple, and Infosys Pontoon. That is up 133% from 6 in the prior 30 days. The middle half of posted salaries runs $154,600–$175,725 a year (median $154,600), from the 71% of listings that disclose pay.
Data updated Oct 3, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 14
- Live data engineer openings currently tracked in the Seattle market.
Companies hiring
- 8
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
30-day momentum
- Up 133%
- 6 openings were tracked in the prior comparison window.
Median compensation
- $154,600
- 71% of listings provide usable compensation data.
Market analysis
Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market
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Level mix
Career ladder
Seattle's data engineer market is led by senior openings, with 14 tracked roles at that rung.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
14
Prior window
6
Salary coverage
71%
Median experience
8.0 years
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$154,600
P50
$154,600
P75
$175,725
P90
$184,262
Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation and render only after the market clears Metaintro's coverage gate.
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Use the signal
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- 14 live roles tracked in this market.
- 8 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Oct 3, 2026.
A practical market plan for Data Engineer in Seattle
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
14 data engineer openings across 8 employers establish the current Seattle opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Senior leads the derived level mix with 14 tracked openings.
- 03
Prioritize employers
ADCI - Karnataka is one of the most active visible employers, with 5 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
8 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 8 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 8 of 14 matches
Representative openings
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Senior Data Engineer jobs in Seattle: what applicants need to know
Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice.
- 01
How many senior data engineer jobs are open in Seattle?
Metaintro tracks 14 live senior data engineer openings from 8 employers in the Seattle, WA area over the last 30 days.
- 02
Is demand for senior data engineer jobs changing in Seattle?
Openings rose 133%, from 6 in the prior 30 days to 14 in the latest 30.
- 03
What do senior data engineer jobs in Seattle pay?
The median posted salary is $154,600 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $154,600 to $175,725. Based on the 71% of current listings that disclose pay.
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Which companies are hiring for senior data engineer jobs in Seattle?
ADCI - Karnataka, Apple, Infosys Pontoon, and Akraya have the most open senior data engineer roles here right now, out of 8 hiring employers.
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